The following list outlines numerous issues
buyers should consider when purchasing property. Some are addressed by sellers’
disclosure documents, others are not. Your buyer’s rep can counsel you on the
specifics in the lake area and discuss appropriate steps to discover and remedy
potential property concerns.

Home Condition

Structural

Roof

Foundation

Interior/Exterior Walls

Fireplace/Chimney

Floors

Windows/Doors

Ceilings

Garage

Patio/Deck

Mechanical

Plumbing System

Electrical System

Heating and/or Air Conditioning

Sewer and/or Septic System

Built-in Appliances

Other Systems and Fixtures

Environmental Hazards

Asbestos

Lead-based Paint

Meth Lab

Mold

Radon

Off-site Conditions

Odor, Smoke, and Hazards affecting property due to proximity

Highways

Railroads

Commercial/Industrial Facilities

Military Installations

Superfund Sites

Toxic Waste Dumps

Neighborhood Noise (e.g., barking dogs)

Traffic

Safety

Availability of or Consequences from Public Parking

Zoning, impacting how nearby property will be used in the future

Other Conditions

Termite or Other Pest Infestation

Flooding (including federally designated flood plain)

Utility or Other Easements

Adjoining Private Roads (and obligation to maintain)

Shared Driveways, Walls, or Encroachments from or on Adjacent Property

Stigmas (including registered sex offenders)

Legal/Financial Considerations

Possible or Probable Short Sale or Foreclosure

Violation of Building Codes, Zoning Ordinances, or Other Restrictive Covenants